Apple iOS Devices

Built-In Settings

Screen Time

Apple’s latest versions of iOS (from version 12) include settings for controlling app installations, limiting usage per app, and restricting adult content. Apple’s instructions for setup are found here: Screen Time

Screen Passcode

Set up a passcode on your device to keep children from accessing the device or its settings.

Apple’s Instructions: Link

Apple Music

Set Up Parental Controls in Apple Music: Link

Apps

Qustodio (Filter)

Qustodio has filtering, but also additional options including location tracking and call and text monitoring. They have apps for Windows, Android, MacOS, iOS, Kindle, and Nook.

Qustodio Website: Link
iOS App Store: Link
Qustodio Support: Link

Net Nanny (Filter)

In addition to filtering content, Net Nanny allows you set set time limits on app use, set up separate user accounts, and mask text-based profanity. It works on Windows, Android, MacOS, and iOS.

Net Nanny Website: Link
iOS App Store (Parent App): Link
iOS App Store (Child App): Link
Installation and FAQ: Link

Covenant Eyes (Accountability Software & Filter)

Covenant Eyes filters and sends reports, but the main idea behind this app is to promote accountability to another person. By sending web usage reports to another individual (who uses teh Victory App), it provides an opportunity to have a discussion on proper internet usage. Covenant Eyes has apps for Windows, Android, MacOS, and iOS.

Covenant Eyes Website: Link
iOS App Store: Link
iOS App Store (Victory App): Link
iOS Installation Instructions: Link

Protect Young Eyes has done some very in-depth research on iPhone filters, comparing and contrasting thirteen different filters. See the research here: Link